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Owning, inheriting or selling property in France as a non-resident? Plain-English guides on French inheritance, taxes and sales
French property guides in English
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Taxe Foncière and French Property Taxes Explained (2026)
French property taxes for foreign owners in 2026: taxe foncière (who pays, how it's calculated), taxe d'habitation on second homes with surcharges up to 60%, vacant property taxes and how to pay from abroad.
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Selling an Inherited Property in France from Abroad (2026)
How to sell an inherited property in France from abroad: succession formalities, notaire, co-ownership between heirs (indivision), capital gains tax basis, powers of attorney and timeline.
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SCI in France: How the Property Company Works (2026 Guide)
SCI France explained for foreigners: what a Société Civile Immobilière is, advantages for co-ownership and inheritance planning, setup costs, taxation of rental income and sales, and the pitfalls for UK and US owners.
